Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Joseph Menzel
Jan 7, 2022
Joseph Lawrence Menzel passed away at the age of 98, on Friday, January 7, 2022 in his Los Alamos home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born on December 15, 1923 in Dubuque Iowa to Louise Mary Clemens and Joseph F. Menzel, Jr. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and fought in World War II serving as a Quartermaster...
Jose Arguello
Jan 6, 2022
Jose Guadalupe Arguello, 60, passed away on January 06, 2022. He was born on November 03, 1961 in Juarez to Delfina Hernandez and Guadalupe Martinez. He married Brenda Arguello in Santa Fe, NM.
He is preceded in death by his father; Guadalupe Martinez and nephew; Dion Valencia.
He is survived by his mother; Delfina Hernandez, sons; Jose Arguello, grandkids; Sebastian,...
Minnie Gonzales
Jan 6, 2022
Minnie Gonzales was born on September 4, 1930; Jesus came down and wrapped his loving arms around our beautiful angel and took her home on January 6, 2022. Minnie was born a lovely baby girl to Marina & Jose Martinez of Embudo, New Mexico. She was raised by her parents, and her loving grandmother, Eva Archuleta. She was a patient,...
Beronice Archuleta
Jan 6, 2022
Maria Beronis Archuleta (aka Beronice), age 75, passed away January 6, 2022.
She was born on January 13, 1946 in Las Nutrias, NM to parents Nicholas and Anna Maria Lopez. She married her husband Pedro of 54 years on September 23, 1964. She was a beloved wife, dedicated mother, loving grandmother, compassionate great grandmother, sister and friend.
She is preceded...
Shannon Mccarthy-Logan
Jan 6, 2022
Shannon Marie McCarthy-Logan, born in Santa Fe on March 31, 1968, succumbed to cancer on January 6th, 2022, surrounded by family and holding her husband Mike’s hand. Shannon leaves behind an extended family who cherished her. Shannon is survived by her husband Kenneth Michael Logan, daughter McKenzie Ann Logan, parents John (Jack) F. McCarthy, Jr. and Kathleen J. McCarthy, sisters...
Ellen Tafoya
Jan 5, 2022
Ellen P. Tafoya, 83, of Talpa passed away on January 05, 2022. She was a loving wife and mother, a great cook and a beloved NY Yankee fan for 70 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfirio “Cisco” Tafoya, son, Rodney A. Tafoya parents, Eloy and Erlinda Pacheco, mother in law, Elisa Tafoya, father in law, Henry...
Richard Lakey
Jan 5, 2022
Richard A. Lakey, 76, passed away on January 5, 2022. He was born on April 19, 1945 in Dillion, MO to Evelyn Lakey and Cecil Lakey.
He is preceded in death by his son; Jason Lakey, grandson; Lane Lakey.
Family would like to extend gratitude to hospice nurses at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital and suites at Rio Vista for their exceptional...
James Kershener
Jan 4, 2022
Loving husband, wonderful father, dedicated employee, enthusiastic tennis player, are all epitaphs for Jim. He was born in Cimarron NM and raised in Santa Fe NM where he graduated from Santa Fe High School. From 1954 to 1956 he served in the Army in Germany. Upon returning he attended and graduated with an upper degree from New Mexico School of...
Leroy Holmes
Jan 4, 2022
Leroy P. Holmes, 70, resident of Santa Fe, passed away on January 4, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Tonie and Oliver Holmes. Leroy married Dora Grace Garduno in Taos on March 21, 1970.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Tonie and Oliver Holmes, son; Jerome P. Holmes, brother; Oliver...
Felix Gallegos
Jan 4, 2022
Felix Ricardo (Cardo) Gallegos 86 A resident of Chama passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2022 after a 17 year battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Abelito Gallegos Jr., mother, Ramoncita Felix-Gallegos, an infant daughter Sarah Gallegos, and son Richard F. (Cardito) Gallegos, brother Donald L. Gallegos, and sisters Loyola G....
Steven Noe
Jan 3, 2022
El Rito, NM — Steven passed away unexpectedly at home on January 3rd, 2022, at the young age of 64. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Noe, his daughters, Amanda Smith and Ashley Noe, and his 3 grandchildren, Ella Smith, Andrew Smith, and Gabriel Noe. Steve was predeceased by his father William Noe and is also survived by his...
Gil James Vigil
Jan 3, 2022
Gil James (Jimmy) Vigil 69, of Taos and Albuquerque, NM. On January 03,2022 our dearly beloved brother Gil James Vigil (Jimmy aka Biz) went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gil was born in 1952. Gil was born to Arthur E. Vigil and Senaida Vigil. Gil graduated from Menaul High School in 1970. He enlisted into the...
Beatrice Deveaux
Jan 3, 2022
It is with extreme sadness that the Deveaux Family announce the passing of Beatrice D. Deveaux on January 3, 2022, in Taos, New Mexico. Beatrice was born in Taos on April 19, 1924 to Louisa and Joseph A. DesGeorges. She is preceded in death by her parents and seven of her nine siblings: Joe, Pat, Eddie, Louis and Ernest DesGeorges,...
Leroy "Stanley" Gutierrez
Jan 2, 2022
Leroy Stanley Gutierrez, 70, resident of Bernalillo, passed away on January 02, 2022. He was born on August 5, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Bobbie and Santos Gutierrez. Leroy married Georgina in Albuquerque on January 29, 1972.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Georgina Gutierrez, parents; Santos and Bobbie Gutierrez,
father-in-law and mother-in-law; Julian and Rosemary Anaya,...
Delia Garcia
Jan 2, 2022
Delia D. Garcia passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022, in her Rio Lucio home, surrounded by family. Her spirit is carried on by her 7 children: Lawrence (wife Faride, children Teresa and Lawrence Jr.), Michael (children Andrea, Patricia, Daniel, and Matthew), Andrew (wife Lorrie, children Renee and AnnaRose), Marian (husband Frank, son Kyle), Peter (wife Janet, children Danielle, Vanessa,...
Maxine Bustos
2022
Maxine “Max” Bustos a lifelong resident of Espanola, NM passed away surrounded by her family on July 7, 2022 at age 65.
Maxine loved spending time outdoors with the love of her life, best friend and husband Tim Bustos. She also loved being in the kitchen creating delicious meals, baking for her family, or playing with her grandchildren and great...
Elmo Pena
Jan 1, 2022
Elmo Peña, 80, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, Tio, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday January 1, 2022, in Grants, NM. Elmo was born July 2, 1941, in La Madera, New Mexico to Laborin Pena, Sr and Erminda (Gallegos) Peña. After graduating high school, he took a job with Bueno Foods as a delivery driver in New Mexico...
Levi J Valdez
Jan 1, 2022
Levi J Valdez, P.E.March 27, 1943 - January 12, 2022 Born in Canjilon New Mexico to Maria and Porfirio Valdez.Levi J Valdez, passed to a better life at Christus Saint Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Wednesday January 12, at 4:00 p.m.He was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Manuel Valdez and his older brother...
